Behavioral Health Associate-Sunrise Outpatient Services

The available shift for this position is EVERY Sunday 6PM to 630AM.

• You will be eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, personal, and sick time accruals.


• Paid Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Discount Program

Starting at $24 per hour, in accordance with the California Healthcare Minimum Wage.

Pacific Grove Hospital, is a nationally recognized 68 bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center offering inpatient & outpatient services for psychiatric illnesses, addictions & co-occurring disorders. Our hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

BHA Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.


• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.


• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.


• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.


• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.


• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.


• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. 


• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.


• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.


• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility. 


• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).


• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.